ARTICLE VI. DESIGN STANDARDS

DIVISION 1. GENERAL LAYOUT AND DESIGN

Sec. 20.5-80. Street signs.

(a) Permanent street identification signs of a design approved by the agent shall be installed at all intersections by the subdivider. Permanent street signs shall have reflective backgrounds and lettering and shall conform with the following size standards based on the existing or anticipated posted speed limit of the roadway to which the sign faces:

   

Lettering Height

Speed Limit

Sign Size

Upper case

Lower case

< 35 mph

9" x 30-48"

5"

2½"

36-50 mph

12" x 30-60"

6"

3"

> 50 mph

18" x 55"

12"

9"

The agent will arrange for fabrication and installation of such signage upon the payment of the applicable fee as determined in accordance with section 20.5-13(e).

(b) Prior to the issuance of building permits, temporary street identification signs shall be installed, by the subdivider, at all street intersections through which access to the lot(s) upon which construction will occur passes.

(Ord. No. 05-33, 12/20/05)

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